Good Shepherd Lutheran Preschool

A ministry of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Biloxi, MS.

About Us

Kristi Collins

Ms. Kristi has been involved in childcare for over 15 years. She has previously worked as a Preschool Teacher, Assistant Director and Director at several faith-based learning institutions. She has been with Good Shepherd since August 2013. Ms. Kristi believes that the academic and spiritual education of preschoolers is her calling in life. She currently holds a Mississippi Director's Credential Certification. She is the mother of two grown children and her husband is retired from the US Air Force.

Ashley Klodt

Lead Teacher

Ms. Ashley has over 15 years of experience in Early Childhood Education. She has been a parent at Good Shepherd for two years and we are excited that she is now a member of our staff. She is an active member of the military spouse community and in her spare time, she loves spending time with her husband and three children.

Davida Terhune

Substitute Teacher/Director Designee

Ms. Davida has been a substitute with Good Shepherd since 2013. She came on board as a Teacher's Assistant in 2016. She has previously served as a substitute teacher at several other faith-based preschools on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Ms. Davida is very active in the community and enjoys painting, gardening, and spending time with her husband, daughter, and grandchildren.

Ellen Garnett

Substitute Teacher

Ms. Ellen has been a wonderful addition to our teaching staff. She is an accountant by profession, but has been willing to share her wealth of knowledge and love of Jesus with the children of Good Shepherd since 2015. She is the wife of our Pastor, James Garnett, and they have two grown daughters and three grandsons. She and Pastor James are also foster parents and are committed to bettering the lives of children in our community.